At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.Job OverviewTE Connectivity's Purchasing Teams are responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment and services, gather quotations, examine bids, and award contracts. They perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where required. They coordinate purchasing activities with the manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. They also look for and recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria as well as develop specifications for new contract orders.What your background should look like:Education:Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related engineering discipline.Minimum 5+ years of experience as Planner/ Production Scheduler.Experience working in automotive plants.Specific qualification, knowledge and skills:Fluent in English, both written and spoken.Expertise in Computer skills (SAP R/3, MS Excel, Power Point).Strong analytical and organization skills.Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.Key Behaviors:Commitment with the Company's Values.Self-starter and customer oriented.Capability to drive and sustain performance improvements.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Communicates effectively at all organization's levels, both orally and in writing.CompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.Location: HERMOSILLO SONORA, SON, MX, 83118City: HERMOSILLO SONORAState: SONCountry/Region: MXTravel: Less than 10%Requisition ID: 124207Function: Procurement#J-18808-Ljbffr